# IATF 16949:2016

Standards · `IATF 16949:2016` · verification: source checked

IATF 16949:2016 is an automotive quality management system standard. Organizations are certified to it through IATF-recognized certification bodies, and OEM Customer Specific Requirements are used together with it. The IATF also issues Sanctioned Interpretations and Frequently Asked Questions related to the standard.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Body | IATF |
| Reference | IATF 16949:2016 |
| Edition year | 2016 |

## Study notes

- The IATF announced the start of the revision process for IATF 16949:2016 in Stakeholder Communiqué SC-2024-006.
- IATF 16949 certificates are issued within the IATF certification scheme by IATF-recognized certification bodies.
- OEM Customer Specific Requirements are used with IATF 16949; the page lists CSRs from Ford, GM, Stellantis, Renault Group, Volvo Group, IVECO Group, Geely and Mercedes-Benz.
- The IATF issues Sanctioned Interpretations and Frequently Asked Questions related to IATF 16949.
- The IATF Complaint Management System (IATF CMS) is a workflow tool for performance complaints against IATF 16949 certified organizations.
- Rules 6th Edition became effective 1 January 2025; Rules 5th Edition and its Sanctioned Interpretations and Frequently Asked Questions became obsolete on that date.

## Sources

1. [International Automotive Task Force](https://www.iatfglobaloversight.org/) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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